Yet another twist on sharps injury?
A Canadian man has been arrested for allegedly wielding syringe with needle attached to toy arrow. Police say they have arrested a man in Nanaimo, B.C., who was allegedly threatening […]
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Monkeypox after occupational needlestick Injury
A case of monkeypox is reported involving a physician after an occupational needlestick injury from a pustule. This case highlights risk for occupational transmission and manifestations of the disease after […]
Veolia expands clinical and medical waste management services
Veolia has expanded its medical waste management capabilities to address “key issues” for the healthcare sector and the NHS. The services aim to help organisations to make further progress on […]
Distribution, fate, and management of potentially toxic elements in incinerated medical wastes
Review on distribution, fate, and management of potentially toxic elements in incinerated medical wastes. Bolan S, Padhye LP, Kumar M, Antoniadis V, Sridharan S, Tang Y, Singh N, Hewawasam C, […]
Clinical waste ‘piled up’ at tattoo parlour
A former employee of Rock and Roll Tattoo in Glasgow claimed she discovered piles of ‘clinical waste’ next to her station. The ex-artist of a popular tattoo studio has claimed bags […]
SageTech Medical waste gases capture device
Good news that SageTech Medical’s waste gases capture device is being trialled at Cromwell Hospital. The trial was made possible through Bupa’s eco-Disruptive programme, which sees employees partner with sustainability […]
Hull factory to recycle Covid-19 vaccination syringes
Syringes used during the Covid-19 pandemic will be recycled at a Hull factory. MYGroup’s Hull factory has been recycling unrecyclable plastics for several years but says it has now been […]
Clinical and Sharps Waste Management 2023
A Tender Notice by NHS SUPPLY CHAIN Type – Framework (Goods) Duration – 35.5 month Value – £70M Sector – HEALTH Published – 12 Oct 2022 Delivery – To 06 Nov 2025 (est.) Deadline – 22 Nov 2022 15:00 Clinical and […]
Monkeypox virus transmission by sharps injury
Researchers from Brazil describe the clinical features of monkeypox virus (MPXV) infection in a 20-year-old nurse after a needlestick injury she sustained on July 9, 2022. The nurse was collecting […]
Myanmar’s illegal trade in medical waste poses massive infection risk
Myanmar Now investigation finds waste collectors selling used syringes and intravenous drips to be made into household goods. Two garbage disposal workers spent half an hour rummaging through mounds of […]
PPE recycled to make stronger concrete
PPE can be recycled to make stronger concrete The RMIT team’s concrete that was made using PPE. Credit: RMIT University Engineers at RMIT University have developed a method to use […]
Recycling clinical waste?
Recycle clinical waste? Really?? Last updated: Friday, September 23, 2022
Microwave waste treatment
Study on the process of medical waste disinfection by microwave technology. Liu J, Li H, Liu Z, Meng X, He Y, Zhang Z. Waste Manag. 2022 Jun 30;150:13-19. doi: 10.1016/j.wasman.2022.06.022. […]
Newborn baby found in wheelie bin in Grimsby
A newborn baby in hospital after being found in wheelie bin in Grimsby, prompting a police investigation. Crying was heard coming from the bin.The baby boy was discovered in a […]
Tragic newborn Baby S dumped at recycling centre
A baby girl dumped in a bin at a recycling centre may have been shaken or smothered to death, an inquest heard today. The newborn, known as Baby S, was […]
Collection for unwanted medical equipment extended across recycling centres
People can return unwanted medical equipment to reuse and recycle. The collection amnesty for people to return unwanted medical equipment to reuse and recycle has been extended to larger household […]
Stericycle Reaches Settlement in Latin America Anti-Corruption Investigation
Medical waste disposal provider Stericycle has resolved anti-corruption investigations involving its legacy Latin American business. The Illinois-based company came to a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the […]
Clinical Waste Operative
Clinical Waste Operative Full time at Tradebe Management Limited in United Kingdom Job details Tradebe Healthcare require Plant Operative’s for our Glasgow site. Pay and Benefits: Salary from £20,000 p/a depending on shift 8 […]
Stericycle Announces SafeShield™ Medical Waste Containers
Stericycle, Inc. has announced its new SafeShield™ antimicrobial medical waste containers, a line of high-quality, standardized containers specifically designed for the storage and transport of regulated medical waste (RMW). Compared […]
NeedleSmart advertising claims
NeedleSmart claims that it is helping to reduce clinical waste in the UK. “According to a statement, British smart MedTech company, NeedleSmart, is at the forefront of helping the British […]
Grundon rolls out sustainable clinical waste containers using recycled plastic
Grundon Waste Management is rolling out a new range of carbon-cutting clinical waste containers to help customers improve their sustainability credentials. From April, it is swapping single-use clinical waste bins […]
Scottish Environment Protection Agency on storage and treatment of healthcare waste
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) is consulting on the storage and treatment of healthcare waste. The consultation is linked to new guidance designed to help operators understand and meet their […]
Global medical waste management – it’s a very mucky business
Stericycle to pay $81 million, hire monitor, to resolve bribery probes as the company discloses deal to resolve investigations into compliance with US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Under an agreement […]
NHS ‘care hotels’ spark hygiene and safety concerns
Recent pressures on NHS bed space secondary to high admission rates of COVID-19 patients have resulted in the establishment of several ‘care hotels’ intended to relieve pressure on bed space […]
Plant to incinerate clinical waste to create electricity
An energy-from-waste plant (EfW) operating 24 hours a day could be built in a former quarry at Greenham, near Wellington, if county council officers approve it. The plan is to […]
Healthcare Environmental Services trial to begin soon
Garry Pettigrew, the former boss of a clinical waste company faces trial over the alleged illegal storage of human body parts and other materials. It is also alleged that he […]
Needlesmart Partnership aims to reduce 100,000 needlestick injuries to NHS employees
In a 2003 survey, it was reported that a staggering 94 per cent of practising surgeons in the UK have either been personally affected by a needlestick injury (NSI) or […]
Major fire at Indian clinical waste plant
A major fire broke out at IMAGE, the bio-medical waste management plant of Indian Medical Association Kerala, at Kanjikode on Sunday. The fire was detected at noon and fire force […]
Encouraging vaccination – every little helps
It has never been so important that globally every one of us should make arrangements for Covid-19 vaccination. Lots of approaches are currently used across the UK including TV and […]
Clinical Waste/Hygiene Driver – Wigan
Clinical Waste/Hygiene Driver Job at T C Bibby & Sons – Wigan Clinical Waste Operative/Driver based in Wigan Hours per week and Shift times: Monday to Friday 5.30am – 1.30pm […]